A tornado and strong thunderstorms wreaked havoc in Mississippi, leaving at least 23 dead and many more injured. The twister left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles, uprooting trees, ripping apart houses, and damaging vehicles. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the tragic news and expressed concern for the injured. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, with search and rescue teams combing through the destruction to look for survivors. The town of Rolling Fork was hit particularly hard, with 12 of the people who died from the town. The devastation in Rolling Fork has been compared to the tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011, which killed 161 people. The National Weather Service issued at least 24 reports of tornadoes on Friday night and into Saturday morning. Medical support has been activated to assist those affected by the disaster.
At least 23 Killed in Mississippi Tornado and Storms
A tornado and strong thunderstorms tore through Mississippi, leaving at least 23 dead and dozens injured. The disaster struck on Friday night, and search and rescue teams are still looking for survivors. The town of Silver City, which has a population of 200, was hit particularly hard. Four people are still missing. The death toll is expected to rise.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the tragic news and expressed concern for the injured. “Search and rescue teams are still active,” he wrote on Twitter. “The loss will be felt in these towns forever.”
The tornado left a trail of destruction more than 100 miles long. Uprooted trees, houses ripped apart, and damaged vehicles were visible on television footage. Many areas were left without power.
Rolling Fork, a town of 1,700 people, was hit particularly hard. Mayor Eldridge Walker said that 12 of the people who died were from Rolling Fork, and several others were trapped in their homes. “Rescue efforts are happening as we speak, they resumed early this morning,” he said.
The devastation in Rolling Fork has been compared to the tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011, which killed 161 people.
Brandy Showah, a resident of Rolling Fork, said the town had been destroyed. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” she said. “My friend was trapped in her home a few houses down, but we got her out. People who lived next to my grandmother were still trapped in their houses.”
Todd Terrell, who leads a volunteer rescue group called United Cajun Navy, described Rolling Fork as “pretty much devastated.” Many people are still trapped in their homes, he said.
The National Weather Service issued at least 24 reports of tornadoes on Friday night and into Saturday morning.
Tornado and Storms leave trail of destruction in Mississippi
A series of tornadoes and strong thunderstorms have ripped through Mississippi, leaving a trail of destruction that stretched from the western edge of the state to the center and into Alabama. Photographs of the devastation show entire buildings left in rubble and cars turned on their sides. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has requested prayers and God’s protection for the affected areas. Medical support has been activated, and more ambulances and emergency assets have been deployed to help those affected by the disaster. This story was auto-generated from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff.
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